Famous Dave's rolls out prototype for non-traditional spaces

March 5, 2025

Famous Dave's has launched a more streamlined, cost-effective prototype for franchise partners and guests. Initially tested in Arizona, the model is designed…

Jeff's Bagel Run opening in Colorado, Tennessee, Florida

March 5, 2025

Jeff's Bagel Run is expanding in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Knoxville, Tennessee, and Melbourne, Florida, thanks to three franchise agreements.

Starbird expanding to Utah, Illinois

March 4, 2025

Starbird has signed two franchise development agreements to bring five locations to Salt Lake City, Utah and five to Chicago, with the first openings…

Big Chicken joins Craveworthy Brands

March 4, 2025

Craveworthy Brands will become a managing partner, investor and stakeholder of Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal…

Shake Shack heightens partnership with Delta

March 4, 2025

Shake Shack burgers are now available on Delta First Class flights over 900 miles out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and Seattle as the…

Potbelly launches area developer incentive program

March 4, 2025

Potbelly Corp. has launched its 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program designed to reward multi-unit operating partners developing and opening shops on…

Pita Pit expanding to Montana

March 3, 2025

Pita Pit USA is opening in Belgrade, Montana, under the direction of franchisee Bruce Foreman, a fourth-generation Montanan, who is turning a lifelong dream…

Pokeworks dives into Texas expansion

February 27, 2025

Pokeworks is expanding in Texas with an opening in May in Mission, under the direction of Agustin Guzman, an Olympic swimmer who moved to the U.S. from Mexico…

Dickey's sausage available in 400 grocery stores

February 27, 2025

Dickey's and Rancher's Premium Sausages are now available in over 400 grocery outlets. Consumers may purchase Dickey's Original and Spicy Cheddar Links…

Cava doubles earnings, misses expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 26, 2025

Cava reported Q4 earnings of 5 cents per share Tuesday, which was twice as high as last year but it fell short of the 7 cents on revenue of $223.3 million…

Dave's launches catering

February 25, 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken has launched a catering program in partnership with ezCater.

Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

Actual Veggies lands $7M in funding

February 25, 2025

Actual Veggies, which provides chef-crafted veggie burgers and vegetable-forward products to the foodservice industry, announced its $7 million Series A round…

Chicken Salad Chick takes on Maryland

February 24, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick has signed a four-unit franchise agreement with Paul Weitz to bring its restaurants to Maryland.

Golden Corral closing, rebranding fast-casual concept

February 24, 2025

Golden Corral has shuttered Homeward Kitchen, its first iteration of a fast-casual spinoff and is reopening it in April as Golden Corral Favorites.

Starbucks firing 1,100 workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 24, 2025

North American leaders will return to the office at least three days per week.

Charlie Morrison joins Nothing Bundt Cakes' Board

February 24, 2025

Nothing Bundt Cake has added Charlie Morrison, former CEO of Wingstop and Salad and Go, to its board of directors.

Austin welcomes 2 Shipley Do-Nuts

February 24, 2025

Shipley Do-Nuts has opened two locations in the Austin area at 7714 SW Pkwy., in South Austin and 15101 Ronald Reagan Blvd., in Leander.

Nomination period extended for Fast Casual Top 30: Marketing

February 24, 2025

Nominations close Friday, Feb. 28.

Just Salad raises $200M to support growth

February 24, 2025

Just Salad has raised $200 million in capital from Wellington Management, alongside D1 Capital Partners, Neuberger Berman and Stripes. The company is now…